So what is it? Definitely not maple as the ebay seller suggested. I am almost certain it is Paulownia. For one thing it looks like Paulownia
This is a pic of it next to a small paulownia board.
It is also exceptionally light: 2.62 lbs / 1.19 kg. I really did not believe that it was going to be close to the weight advertised, and it is slightly heavier, but it is still the lightest solid body I have ever held.
It does have a bit of a flaw around the neck pocket...
But I think that can be repaired...which solves the second mystery about whether I'll keep it. I guess I will.
Will now need to start looking for ultra light tuners and a heavy bridge to balance it out a bit.
So, assuming that I am building this one, does it count as a PB build or a non-PB build? I know that a guitar does not need to be 100% stock to be a PB build. Mine will have a PB neck, and G-d-knows-who-brand body. So less than 50% PB. What do you think?
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